This form is to be used if the court finds that the petitioner has not established a meritorious prima facie case for termination of the parent-child relationship under Tex. Fam. Code § 161.005(c). See Tex. Fam. Code § 161.005(f).
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA
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[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]
1.Date of Hearing
On [date] the Court held a pretrial hearing in this case.
2.Appearances
Appearances
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Include appropriate recitations concerning appearances. See form 21-15. |
3.Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
The Court, after examining the record and hearing the evidence and argument of counsel, finds that it has jurisdiction of this case and of all the parties and that no other court has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of this case. All persons entitled to citation were properly cited.
4.Record
Record
4.A.Waiver
§ 105.003(c)
The making of a record of testimony was waived by the parties with the consent of the Court.
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4.B.Reporter
The record of testimony was duly reported by [[name, address]/the court reporter for the [designation] Court].
5.Findings and Order
Findings and Order
The Court finds that Petitioner has failed to establish a meritorious prima facie case to terminate the parent-child relationship. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this case is dismissed with prejudice.
6.Attorney’s Fees, Court Costs, and Expenses
Attorney’s Fees, Court Costs, and Expenses
IT IS ORDERED that good cause exists to award [name of attorney] judgment in the amount of [number] dollars ($[amount]) for [include as applicable: reasonable and necessary attorney’s fees [of [number] dollars ($[amount])]/court costs [of [number] dollars ($[amount])]/expenses [of [number] dollars ($[amount])]], with interest at [percent] percent per year compounded annually from the date the judgment is signed until paid. The judgment, for which let execution issue, is awarded against [name of petitioner], Petitioner. Petitioner is ORDERED to pay the judgment to [name of attorney] at [address] by cash, cashier’s check, or money order on or before [date]. [Name of attorney] may enforce this judgment in [his/her] own name by any means available for the enforcement of a judgment for debt.
7.Ordering Record Sealed
Record Sealed
IT IS ORDERED that all papers and records in this case, including the minutes of the Court, be sealed.
8.Required in All Orders
Relief Not Granted
IT IS ORDERED that all relief requested in this case and not expressly granted is denied.
9.Date of Order
Date of Order
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SIGNED on ___________________________________.
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This Order of Dismissal judicially PRONOUNCED AND RENDERED in court at [city, county] County, Texas, on [date] and further noted on the court’s docket sheet on the same date, but signed on ___________________________________.
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JUDGE PRESIDING
10.Approvals
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Include the following in all orders unless there is a motion to sign order. |
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:
[Name]
Attorney for Petitioner
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Fax]
[Name]
Attorney for Respondent
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Fax]